When one party promises to do what she is already legally obligated to do, the law considers this a <u>preexisting duty</u> and not valid consideration.
<h3>What is a valid consideration?</h3>
A valid consideration is a price paid in exchange for goods or services or a promise to do (or abstain from) something.
A valid consideration must be significant, adequate, and unconditional.
Thus, when one party promises to do what she is already legally obligated to do, the law considers this a <u>preexisting duty</u> and not valid consideration.
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